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many consider taxes too high and a huge surplus announced, maybe it's time to adjust the tax rate. >> i think lowering the taxes would be a great idea. everybody could use a couple extra thousand. >> i'm sure the city needs some as well. but the taxpayer needs it. >> but mayor gray shot down that idea. >> i'm not in a position where we should be reducing taxes. >> the extra money was raised through speed camera fines, corporate taxes, and $50 million was generated when one very wealthy resident died. but the mayor has decided not to spend all the money. he wants to bank it instead. >> i was incredibly disappointed. >> with the washington legal clinic for the homeless says the extra revenue is desperately needed now. >> the past spring and summer, we had dozens of children sleeping on the streets because we don't have a right to shelter year round for families. >> hope is not lost for social services in need of more cash. so far, this year, tax revenue is higher than expected. but in d.c. and an even better spot. mior gray said he wouldn't rule out looking at lowering taxes in the futu
many consider taxes too high and a huge surplus announced, maybe it's time to adjust the tax rate. >> i think lowering the taxes would be a great idea. everybody could use a couple extra thousand. >> i'm sure the city needs some as well. but the taxpayer needs it. >> but mayor gray shot down that idea. >> i'm not in a position where we should be reducing taxes. >> the extra money was raised through speed camera fines, corporate taxes, and $50 million was generated...
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asked the district to forego the taxes to facilitate the redevelopment. mayor gray and members of the council said no. excuse me. it's comical. >> you are battling through it. >>> still ahead this morning, fighting ovarian cancer in the kitchen. >> holly is live with a tasty fundraiser. >> reporter: good morning to you. i'm excited about previewing this event. it's the 8th year for them. it's called turn up the heat. and it has everything to do with fabulous female chefs and the fight against ovarian cancer. how you can get in on the cause live next on fox 5 morning news. stay with us. a turkey-cheddar-bacon in the afternoon, or a tuna salad when the job is done, sandwich on your terms with any of dunkin's freshly made bakery sandwiches for just $2.99. america runs on dunkin'. we gotta sell the car. where would we even start? get the car. hi howard. get in. hi, good to see you. start with an actual written offer when selling your car, no strings attached. carmax. start here. nope, no. sorry, love to but can't. i'm sorry, she's very bus
asked the district to forego the taxes to facilitate the redevelopment. mayor gray and members of the council said no. excuse me. it's comical. >> you are battling through it. >>> still ahead this morning, fighting ovarian cancer in the kitchen. >> holly is live with a tasty fundraiser. >> reporter: good morning to you. i'm excited about previewing this event. it's the 8th year for them. it's called turn up the heat. and it has everything to do with fabulous female...
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similar to the president's plan, people here illegally would have to pass background checks, fines and taxes then apply for citizenship behind those already in line for a green card. >> we're not just here to work. we were brought up here. many of us believe ourselves are americans. so that's what we're hoping to become full pledged americans. >> create a system to bring them forward. allow them to settle debt to society and requirements to become law abiding citizens of this country. this is consistent with our country's tradition of being a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. >> so here's the big difference, the senate plan says those pathways to citizenship are contingent on getting boarder security under control. the president does not want it tied to boarder security. it will let congress go ahead and try to pass bipartisan plan and use the white house as a back up as efforts here fail. >> melanie alnwick, thank you. >> speaking of capitol hill, later today there, massachusetts senator john kerry is expected to get approval to be the next secretary of state. and after he's confir
similar to the president's plan, people here illegally would have to pass background checks, fines and taxes then apply for citizenship behind those already in line for a green card. >> we're not just here to work. we were brought up here. many of us believe ourselves are americans. so that's what we're hoping to become full pledged americans. >> create a system to bring them forward. allow them to settle debt to society and requirements to become law abiding citizens of this...
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the extra money was raised through the speed camera fines, corporate taxes and one very high estate tax. many disagree with the mayor's decision saying some of it should go towards helping lower city taxes and funding the district's social services. >> i'm sure the city needs some as well but the taxpayer need it back if they can get it to them. >> this past spring and summer, we had dozen of children sleeping on the streets because we don't have a right to shelter year round for families. >> the mayor later said he is not completely ruling out lower being taxes in the future but he did not specify just how much the district would have to have in the bank for that to happen. >>> president barack obama laying out his plans to fix the nation's immigration system in las vegas just a day after i agroup of eight republican and democratic senators offered their own proposal. the biggest difference is the president's plan gives a faster path to citizenship for the millions already here illegally. >> yes, they broke the rules. they cross the border illegally. maybe they overstayed their visas.
the extra money was raised through the speed camera fines, corporate taxes and one very high estate tax. many disagree with the mayor's decision saying some of it should go towards helping lower city taxes and funding the district's social services. >> i'm sure the city needs some as well but the taxpayer need it back if they can get it to them. >> this past spring and summer, we had dozen of children sleeping on the streets because we don't have a right to shelter year round for...
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officials, they turned down donald trump's request for a tax break. trump's organization will be required to pay millions in local property taxes to redevelop the old post office pavilion into a luxury hotel. trump and his daughter asked if the district would forgo the attacks to facile state the redevelopment but mayor gray and members of the city council said no. >>> two new breeds will make their debut at the famed westminster dog show this year. treeing walker coonhounds and russell terriers are now recognized by the american kennel club. the honor allows them to compete for the coveted best in show title. that brings the total number of breeds that can participate in the show to 187. the 137th annual westminster kennel club dog show begins on february 11th in new york. >> good to see those little guys get included now. >>> it's the harder to take a bathroom break at one pennsylvania school. principal is making boys sign out the toilet paper. >> we take a look at what is behind this big controversy. >> reporter: this is what is causing big controv
officials, they turned down donald trump's request for a tax break. trump's organization will be required to pay millions in local property taxes to redevelop the old post office pavilion into a luxury hotel. trump and his daughter asked if the district would forgo the attacks to facile state the redevelopment but mayor gray and members of the city council said no. >>> two new breeds will make their debut at the famed westminster dog show this year. treeing walker coonhounds and...
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trump and his daughter asked if the district will forego the taxes to facilitate the redevelopment. mayor gray and the members of the city council said no. >>> president obama hosted the world champion miami heat at the white house today. the event was to recognize the team for its support of american military member and their families. lebron james gave the president a basketball, since he's a huge fan of the game. >> and he said it's casual so, i mean, we can from chicago and dallas, texas, and michigan, ohio, south dakota. [ laughter ] >> miami. i mean we're -- we're in the white house right now and this is like hey. mama made it. [ laughter ] >> i think his mom knows he made it long ago. the president got a jerseyy with his name on it and he joked the team could use shooters, so dwayne wade pointed him a new point guard. >> bonus to watch. >>> and that is what happens when you make a half-court shot with the heat playing. and he had a chance to win $75,000 if he hit and he made the shot. he tackled the man. and, by the way, the heat won the game 110 to 88. and he was probably ex
trump and his daughter asked if the district will forego the taxes to facilitate the redevelopment. mayor gray and the members of the city council said no. >>> president obama hosted the world champion miami heat at the white house today. the event was to recognize the team for its support of american military member and their families. lebron james gave the president a basketball, since he's a huge fan of the game. >> and he said it's casual so, i mean, we can from chicago and...
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people here illegally would have to pass back found checks and pay fines and taxes. those pathways to citizenship are contingent on first getting border security under control. >> we have been too content for too long to allow individuals to mow our lawn, serve our food, clean our homes and even watch our children while not affording them any of the benefits that make our country so great. i don't if i want to secure the nation, i cannot secure the nation unless i know would is here to pursue the american dream versus who might be here to do it harm. >> reporter: the president prefers a fast are route to security that is not linked to border control but that may be something that has to be there to make this deal more palatable to the republican controlled house. the president again will unveil his own plan on immigration reform today. the white house saws he likes many of the things in the senate's bipartisan deal and so at this point, it looks like the president won't put forth his plan for a vote. he will hold on it it and use it as a backup if efforts here on cap
people here illegally would have to pass back found checks and pay fines and taxes. those pathways to citizenship are contingent on first getting border security under control. >> we have been too content for too long to allow individuals to mow our lawn, serve our food, clean our homes and even watch our children while not affording them any of the benefits that make our country so great. i don't if i want to secure the nation, i cannot secure the nation unless i know would is here to...
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officials turned down donald trump's request for a tax break. trump's organization will be required to pay millions of local property taxes to redevelop the old post office. trump and his daughter asked if the district would forego taxes to facilitate redevelopment, but the mayor and the council said no. >>> a major change to immigration laws in the works now and it has the thumbs up from both political parties. we'll break it down coming up next. >> also ahead a developing story overseas, the clues that could lead police to an american woman missing in turkey. >>> this is fox 5 news at 10:00. >>> a major announcement on capitol hill today could reshape the debate on immigration. a group of bipartisan lawmakers have agreed on an immigration reform deal. the center piece, a path to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants already in the country. fox 5's tom fitzgerald has more. >> reporter: in place known for more conflict than compromise, a bipartisan announcement to overhaul immigration laws. >> americans overwhelmly oppose illegal imm
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it will raise taxes on life saving medical devices. >> reporter: ryan, possible a presidential contender in 2016, said republicans should be prepared for the president to try to "de legitimize them," but urged them to be smart. >> we'll need to use every tool at our disposal. sometimes we'll have to reject the president's proposals. that time might come more than once. sometimes we'll have to make them better. the president will bait us. he will portray us as cruel and unyielding. >> reporter: the white house says the president wants both parties to come together and act for the good of the country. the press secretary said the president believes "we need to compromise, not be absolutist, but believe the need to act on behalf of the american people should compel us to make reasonable compromise while we stick to our principles, and that's the approach he's taken since he entered the white house and it's the approach he intends to take in the second term." congressman ryan says he doesn't think republicans are in the political wilderness now since they control the house of representatives
it will raise taxes on life saving medical devices. >> reporter: ryan, possible a presidential contender in 2016, said republicans should be prepared for the president to try to "de legitimize them," but urged them to be smart. >> we'll need to use every tool at our disposal. sometimes we'll have to reject the president's proposals. that time might come more than once. sometimes we'll have to make them better. the president will bait us. he will portray us as cruel and...
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and a jury convicted ryan in 2006 of racketeering, conspiracy, tax fraud and manning false statements to the fbi. >>> thank you for joining us at 5. >> the news edge at 6 is coming to you now. >> in maryland, governor o'malley gave his state-of-the- state address and called on lawmakers to re-enact a ban on military-style assault weapons and to do away with the state's dent. >> reporter: governor o'malley didn't waste a second declaring the health of the free state. >> the state-of-the-state is strong, and we're growing stronger still. >> reporter: the governor's 35- minute speech played out a -- laid out a long list of priorities through the general assembly and the centerpiece being the proposed law for stricter gun control in maryland. >> i ask you to ban the sale of military assault weapons in maryland. >> reporter: the governor went on to call for thim
and a jury convicted ryan in 2006 of racketeering, conspiracy, tax fraud and manning false statements to the fbi. >>> thank you for joining us at 5. >> the news edge at 6 is coming to you now. >> in maryland, governor o'malley gave his state-of-the- state address and called on lawmakers to re-enact a ban on military-style assault weapons and to do away with the state's dent. >> reporter: governor o'malley didn't waste a second declaring the health of the free state....
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he also fought to clean up the anacostia river with a bag tax. and most recently, wells announced he would call for hearing into allegations that d.c. police are not investigating sexual assaults properly. mayor vincent gray has not yet announced whether he with will republican again. if he does choose to do so, he has a lot to boast about. the city has one and a half billion dollars in the bank. there is development across d.c. and more than 1,000 people moving into the city each month. but ethics likely going to be a big role in the next mayoral election. two councilmember have resigned, charged with felonies. several of mayor gray's come pain workers pleaded guilty to campaign crimes and mayor gray himself under investigation from federal prosecutors. we talked about all of that with tommy wells last night. as >> but the thaipg that will derail it for the city a government that has a crisis in ethics and certainly a government that loses the confidence in people we govern. that is something that we can't have happen and that is why i'm explori
he also fought to clean up the anacostia river with a bag tax. and most recently, wells announced he would call for hearing into allegations that d.c. police are not investigating sexual assaults properly. mayor vincent gray has not yet announced whether he with will republican again. if he does choose to do so, he has a lot to boast about. the city has one and a half billion dollars in the bank. there is development across d.c. and more than 1,000 people moving into the city each month. but...
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. >> everybody is taxing this day with and newschannel 4 at 11:00 unknow to mankind. every coaching room is aglow with video on. >> our dies are excited for football. they are prepared to attack this day with an enthusiasm beyond anything that has ever been known to mankind. -- >> everybody is attacking this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. >> the 49ers are a slight favorite to win super bowl xlvii. we'll find out if they are right on sunday when the super bowl actually happens on sunday. back over to you. >> thank you. >>> still ahead, crime fighting caught on camera. the high-tech gear police officers in one local suburb will wear while on patrol. >> time now is 6:41. we'll be right back. l the car. where would we even start? get the car. hi howard. get in. hi, good to see you. start with an actual written offer when selling your car, no strings attached. carmax. start here. sit police are sporting new crime fighting technology to ensure every encounter they have with the public is properly recorded. officers are now using body cams that attach to their bu
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corporate taxes and one highest state tax. many disagree with the decision saying some should go with helping lower city taxes and funding the district's school services. >> will be expanded for the first time since it opened 42 years ago. the $100 million edition includes public spaces, pavilions. memorial gardens, floating stage for outdoor performances and an outdoor video wall for, simulcast. the chairman is giving a $50 million donation. >> you may be able to drive faster on the inter county connector if state law makers get their way. considering a bill raising the speed limit from 55 to 60 or 70 miles per hour. many complain the icc are too low, fines are too high. >> 8:26. 55 degrees. still ahead, managing your budget. fox consumer reporter will join us live to show us how everyone can cut back a little. >> plus a new journey begins for a wounded warrior. surgery performed in our area that made it possible. ♪ i'd like to thank eating right, whole grain, multigrain cheerios! my bowl, my spoons! mom, are those my jeans
corporate taxes and one highest state tax. many disagree with the decision saying some should go with helping lower city taxes and funding the district's school services. >> will be expanded for the first time since it opened 42 years ago. the $100 million edition includes public spaces, pavilions. memorial gardens, floating stage for outdoor performances and an outdoor video wall for, simulcast. the chairman is giving a $50 million donation. >> you may be able to drive faster on...
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as a councilman, he out for to clean up the anacostia river with a bag tax and most recently, wells announced he would call for hearings to look into allegations that d.c. police were not investigating sexual assaults properly. now, ward six has had some high profile crimes lately including the beating and robbery of young husband and father t. c. maslin. but wells says that overall, crime in his area is down. >> you have aa worked hard as many people know creating livable walkable neighborhoods, neighborhoods where you can have a neighborhood school, fresh groceries where we've ad added about five new grocery stores in ward six and all, we've had a spike in crime but in general, the ward has had the greatest amount of drop in crime of almost any ward in the city. >> reporter: some other names being tossed about as possible contenders, jack jack evans and muriel bowser. no word if mayor gray plans to run for mayor. councilmember tommery wells from ward six will be meeting with an exploratory committee on monday. that is the latest here from the will sop building with some flurries. back to yo
as a councilman, he out for to clean up the anacostia river with a bag tax and most recently, wells announced he would call for hearings to look into allegations that d.c. police were not investigating sexual assaults properly. now, ward six has had some high profile crimes lately including the beating and robbery of young husband and father t. c. maslin. but wells says that overall, crime in his area is down. >> you have aa worked hard as many people know creating livable walkable...
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where he is known for fighting to clean up the river with the back tax and looking into hearings that police were not investigating sexual assaults properly. mayor gray hasn't announced if he'll run. the city has 1. $5billionin the bank, development across d.c., and more than a thousand people are moving to the city each month. of course, ethics will be a big focus in the next election. two council members have resigned, charged with felonies and several of mayor gray's campaign workers pleaded guilty to campaign crimes. mayor gray himself is under investigation from federal prosecutors and councilman wells weighed in about that last night on fox 5. >> but the thing that most certainly will derail if for the city is a government that has a crisis in ethics and certainly a government that loses the confidence of people we govern. that is something we can't have happen and it's why i'm exploring a run for mayor to keep the progress of our great city going. >> reporter: wells is just one of several possible contenders in the next race, along with other council members. ward 2 council mem
where he is known for fighting to clean up the river with the back tax and looking into hearings that police were not investigating sexual assaults properly. mayor gray hasn't announced if he'll run. the city has 1. $5billionin the bank, development across d.c., and more than a thousand people are moving to the city each month. of course, ethics will be a big focus in the next election. two council members have resigned, charged with felonies and several of mayor gray's campaign workers pleaded...